Realizing Decent Work through International Labour Standards in the Philippines
International labour standards (ILS) provide a policy framework for the ILO’s work to promote social justice in the world of work and realize the decent work agenda.
The Philippines, the first ILO member State in Asia, has ratified thirty-four (34) ILO Conventions, of which 32 are in force. These include all fundamental Conventions covered by the 1998 Declaration on the Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work and its Follow-up and two Governance or Priority Conventions on tripartite consultation and employment policy.
The ILO Country Office for the Philippines, through its Philippines Decent Work Country Programme, focuses on ratification of select conventions and improved application of those already ratified. The former include promotion of legal instruments to protect seafarers, homeworkers, indigenous peoples and domestic workers, means to regulate private employment agencies and support occupational safety and health, labour inspection, and maternity protection. Efforts to improve the application of ratified conventions focus on fundamental principles and rights. Elimination of child labour and freedom of association are covered by technical cooperation programmes.
Assistance to support the Philippines in its reporting obligations, including mechanisms to monitor compliance, involves a range of social partners.
For further information please contact:
Ms Diane Lynn Respall
Senior Programme Assistant
ILO Country Office for the Philippines
Tel: +632 580 9900 or 580 9915
Email